Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Global Peace Development (GPD)

Global Peace Development (GPD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in April 2002 and focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. The organization envisions a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all. GPD seek to build peace, gender equality, social justice, and foster democracy and governance at the community, local, state, and national levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective tracking of project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts in the state.
• This role will oversee the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, and systems to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• The officer will work closely with GPD MEAL Manager, Program Teams, and Community Structures on data management and support evidence-based decision-making of all project in the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and databases in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Conduct routine data collection, verification, and analysis to track progress against targets.
• Facilitate field monitoring visits, spot checks, and data quality assessments.
• Support baseline studies, midline reviews, and endline evaluations.
• Prepare and submit timely monitoring and evaluation reports, success stories, and learning briefs.
• Support in training and mentoring project staff on data collection methodologies and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate with program teams to incorporate lessons learned into program designs and delivery.
• Support GPD resource mobilization effort
• Carry out other task that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc / HND in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within an NGO or community development setting.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, logical frameworks, and data collection techniques (qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience with data management and analysis software such as Excel, Kobo, Toolbox, ODK, or SPSS.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with local languages and the socio-cultural context in the project area is an added advantage

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks and tools (quantitative and qualitative).
• Ability to analyze data using tools such as Excel, Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or SPSS.
• Excellent skills in preparing clear, concise reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Skilled at conducting site visits, routine checks, and verifying data quality in diverse community settings.
• Ability to clearly present data findings and engage effectively with project teams, partners, and community members.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one document to: Procurement@globalpeacedev.org using "Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Benin City, Edo State" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.